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W812 YAL

2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,819 mi
Last recorded128,819 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto109,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW812 YAL
MakeSaab
Model9-5 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 128,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s//inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Oct 2008 128,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s//inner cv boot split

Pass 3 Oct 2007 119,776 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 116,876 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 116,876 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 109,213 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

rear suspension trunion bushes slight wear,knocking slightly.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 SE Auto?

Based on 2,905 MOT tests across 683 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,861
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
683
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 84
Direction indicator incorrect colour 75
Registration plate lamp not working 74
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 69
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W812 YAL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 109,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W812 YAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Saab 9-5 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W812 YAL registered?

W812 YAL is a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE Auto, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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